First F-35A Lightning II Joins Finland's Fighter Jet Fleet

Finland may not be the first country that comes to mind when you think of an Air Force, but it is nonetheless expanding with ...
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Is the F-35 Lightning II a Good Ground Attack Aircraft?

The F-35’s multirole design prevents it from excelling at close air support—yet the fighter jet is well-suited to missions in contested airspace, which competitors like the A-10 Warthog are not.
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The F-35 Lightning Fighter Can Do Anything—Except Win a Dogfight

With small control surfaces and no thrust vectoring, the F-35 cannot change direction rapidly in close-range engagements. While hyper maneuverability has become a cornerstone of modern fighter jet ...
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YF-23 Black Widow II vs. F-35: We Might Not Like the Answer

-While the F-35 boasts superior sensor fusion and versatility, the YF-23 was a purpose-built air superiority fighter with significant advantages in speed, range, and altitude. -The YF-23's twin-engine ...
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F-35 Lightning II Top Speed: Here's How Fast It Is Compared To China's J-35

The United States Air Force's fifth-generation F-35 is one of the most advanced jets in the world. Debuted in 2015, Lockheed Martin's Lightning II is a powerful fighter jet with over 1 million flight ...